The Power Rankings are for the enjoyment of IIHF.com readers, and reflect the progress of teams during the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. They are distinct from the official standings and IIHF World Ranking.

Power Rankings (as of 19 May)

1.

SWEDENDo you believe in home ice curses? NO!

2.

SWITZERLANDDo you believe in miracles? ALMOST!

3.

UNITED STATESObama’s foreign hockey policy is working

4.

FINLANDAt least we’ll have no problem getting through the metal detector